English and TESOL, BA (Hons)

Teaching English to speakers of other languages offers an engaging and rewarding career, providing opportunities to develop skills in instructing young learners, adults, and online classes. This course equips students with essential knowledge in English language, literature, and practical teaching methods, fostering immersive educational experiences. It also includes chances to collaborate with UK charities and NGOs, supporting global learners, while building critical thinking, communication, and analytical abilities applicable to various professions.Key benefits include earning qualifications like the CELTA or TKT by the second year, enabling job applications in the UK or abroad. The program features a common first year, followed by modules on language society, online teaching, and stylistics in year two, with options for a work placement. Final-year studies cover topics such as English for specific purposes and globalisation, assessed through essays, presentations, and projects to ensure comprehensive skill development.

This course has a common first year The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules Language, Literature and Writing Through Time Sounds, Words, Structure, Meaning: How English Works Investigating Film Writing for Online, Social, and Print Media Literary Locations: Representing Space and Place Group Project for Local Impact Year Two In year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your: Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledge Study skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learner Professional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your career Global awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: language and society, teaching language online and language in new media, amongst others. Modules Principles and Practice of TESOL 1 and 2 Language and Society Online Language Teaching Language and New Media Stylistics Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Your final year aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor. Modules Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Teaching Young Learners Language in the Mind and in the Machine Language and Globalisation Language, Identity and Power The Gothic: Literature, Film and Television Final Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website